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The Bulletin

of the Virginia Section AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

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University of Virginia Charlottesville, Virginia

Friday, April 17, 2015

SUCCESS WORKSHOP: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Room 303

Chemistry Building

POSTER SESSION: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.(STUDENT RESEARCH) Lobby

Chemistry Building

DINNER: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Lobby Chemistry Building

PROGRAM : 7:00 p.m. Room 304 Chemistry Building

MENU: Pizza (many varieties), Soft Drinks

DINNER Please make reservations by calling Cindy Knight at (434) 924-7995RESERVATIONS: or e-mail csk3a@virginia.edu by NOON on Wednesday, April 15.

PRICE: $8.00 - members, guests, college students $4.00 - high school students

HOST: Dr. James Demas - (434) 924-3343, demas@virginia.edu

SPEAKER: Dr. Nelson Ayala, CB Fleet Pharmaceutical

TOPIC: “The Health Benefits of Chocolate”

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Dr. Nelson Ayala

Nelson was born in New York City and graduated from theBronx High School of Science, Brooklyn College with a BS in chemistry, and SUNY Stony Brook with an MS inchemistry. As a Ph.D. graduate of the University ofVirginia, he got his first taste of Virginia in the late 80’s. He completed an MBA program at Lynchburg College. He has worked on consumer products at Carter Wallace,Westwood Chemical and Lever Brothers. He has taughtcollege chemistry at Stony Brook University, University ofVirginia, Orange County Community College, and CentralVirginia Community College. For nine years, he was atour guide at the Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville,New York, which is the oldest continuously operating

winery in America. For the past fourteen years he has worked as a Senior ProductDevelopment Scientist for CB Fleet Pharmaceutical. Nelson has worked on new productdevelopment assignments in Spain, Canada, and Mexico, and around the country. He hasformulated many new products for gastrointestinal care, feminine hygiene, and baby care. He has several patents on taste masking, oral rehydration, anti-itch, anti-perspirants, anddeodorants. He has authored several papers in major journals. Nelson has been a memberof the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, and Toastmasters International since 1990. He hasdeveloped and delivered presentations on topics related to career and personal developmentto audiences around the country.

“The Health Benefits of Chocolate”

The scientific interest in healthy antioxidants found in chocolatehas grown over the years, adding to the appeal of the world’s mostpopular flavor. Researchers have amassed a large number ofclinical studies that confirm the health benefits of dark chocolatewhich are to lower blood pressure, reduce platelet adherence, andvasodilation. Chocolate is a rich source of natural chemicals that

have interesting properties. Over 400 chemical compounds have been identified. We will explorethe structure and function of the most well known compounds such as caffeine, theobromine,tryptophan, phenylethylamine, and anandamide. Digging deeper into health benefits of chocolate,we will discuss the action of antioxidants found in chocolate such as catechin,gallic acid, epicatechin, and resveratrol. Lastly, in the light of the obesityepidemic, the dietary consequences of consuming too many calories will beexamined. In conjunction with the talk, the audience will have an opportunityto taste various chocolates from around the world.

COME EARLY ON APRIL 17 TO SEE THE UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTERS

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DIRECTIONS

From 29N. Come straight into town past the Cavalier Inn (on your right), pass under two overhead bridges,and then bear right immediately afterwards onto Stadium Rd. Turn right at the stop sign at the top of the hillonto Whitehead Road. Parking is on the right and left.

From I-64. Turn north on 29 at Exit 118. Immediately turn right at the Charlottesville/29 Business off ramp.Turn right to go into town, then turn left at the second light (filling station on your left). Turn right immediatelyafter the stadium onto Whitehead Road. This brings you to the back or new wing of the chemistry building.Parking is on the right and left. Do not park in the athletic center spots.

If you miss the first off ramp after I-64, turn right at the next exit (UVA information), proceed into town, turnright at the second light (Alderman Rd.), go through the first light, then make a left at Whitehead Road.

Until 5:00 p.m., all parking around the Chemistry Building is restricted and you will be ticketed. Pleasetime your arrival so that you park after 5:00. It is most convenient to come around the new Nanotech buildingon the east side. On-line map at http://chem.virginia.edu/contact-us/maps-directions-to-uva-chemistry/.

BRANDING YOURSELF FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS IN STEM

A WORKSHOP FOR STUDENTS

Sponsored by the Minority Affairs Committee of the Virginia Section andthe National Organization for the Advancement of Black Chemists

and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)

Friday, April 174:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Room 303, Chemistry BuildingUniversity of Virginia

Charlottesville, Virginia

Being perceived as one of many isn't a good thing in today's highly competitive academic andbusiness environment. Whether you want an internship, an academic opportunity, a new job, apromotion or a raise, to start a business, or you want greater buy-in from your target audience,your ability to make an high impact first impression and be memorable long after an encounterhelps you stand out from the crowd and win. The demand for skilled workers in science,technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is high and closely linked to global competitiveness.But with so many people pursuing STEM careers, it is not enough to work hard, do great workand hope to get noticed. You have to be both seen and heard, relevant and engaging. ThisBranding Yourself workshop reveals the secrets and principles of how to market yourself as abrand, harness your potential, and take charge of your academic and professional career, yourbusiness and your life, while leveraging the competitive advantage that a career in STEMprovides. Whether you are in the classroom or the corner office, this workshop has somethingfor you. Talitha Hampton, a project manager at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals and Vice-President of NOBCChE, will lead the workshop on April 17.

Faculty members at institutions serving minority students and anyone who wishes to provideexpanded opportunities to minority students are encouraged to bring students to the workshopand to stay for the poster session and program to follow. For more information on theworkshop, on the workshop leader, and on NOBCChE, contact Dr. H. Hyacinthe Yarabe,Chair of the Minority Affairs Committee for the Virginia Section, at (804) 257-2320;hyacinthe.yarabe@pfizer.com.

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*** VIRGINIA SECTION NEWS ***

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

The Executive Committee of the Virginia Section will meet at 6:00 p.m. onFriday, May 15 at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, 1211 Sherwood Avenue,Richmond. Contact Todd Koch, Chair of the Section, for more information or toplace items on the agenda: todd.koch@pfizer.com; (804) 257-2890.

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POSTER SESSION

The Virginia Section will hold its annual poster session at the April 17 meeting at the University ofVirginia in Charlottesville. The emphasis is on student research, especially work done byundergraduates. This is an excellent informal, low-stress environment for students to make researchpresentations. If you have a student who wishes to present a poster, please contact Cindy Knight at(434) 924-7995; csk3a@virginia.edu. More information can be found on this website:http://chem.virginia.edu/undergraduate-studies/undergraduate-research/2015-american-chemical-society-poster-session/. The deadline for registering a poster is April 7. We inviteeveryone to come early for the UVA meeting and to support these young researchers.

AWARDS TO COLLEGE SENIORS

Outstanding senior chemistry majors from colleges and universities in the Virginia Section will behonored at the April 17 Section meeting in Charlottesville. Each school has been asked to select astudent to receive the Virginia Section award for undergraduate achievement. The awardees will bethe guests of the Section at the meeting on April 17 and each will receive a certificate of recognitionand a special gift from the Virginia Section. Chemistry departments must inform Chair Todd Koch oftheir nominees. If you have not submitted the name of your outstanding senior chemistry student,please contact Todd at (804) 257-2890; toddkoch@pfizer.com.

VIRGINIA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE ANNUAL MEETING

James MadisonUniversity Harrisonburg, Virginia

May 21-23, 2015

The 93rd Annual meeting of the Academy will be held at James Madison University inHarrisonburg on May 21-23. Chemistry presentations will be scheduled for Friday, May 22. There will be a Poster Session for all Sections that will be set up and stay up all day Thursday,May 21. For more information on the chemistry program, contact Tom DeVore, ChemistrySection Secretary, at devore@jmu.edu. Full information about the annual meeting and aboutAcademy membership can be found on the Academy’s website: http://www.vacadsci.org.

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CHEMISTRY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

The University of Virginia Department of Chemistry is of medium size, combining outstanding physicalfacilities with a close-knit community of scholars. With a faculty size of 25, a graduate student body ofabout 95, and about 30 research associates, a stimulating atmosphere strongly encouraginginteractive association has been created. Faculty research areas span a wide range offering a variedprogram of courses and research problems. Our 25 faculty members include professors who arenationally and internationally recognized in their fields. The list of recent honors received by facultymembers includes the Distinguished Achievement Award in Proteomics from the Human ProteomeOrganization, the American Chemical Society's Award for Creative Work in Synthetic OrganicChemistry; Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards for excellence in both teaching and research; VirginiaScientist of the Year awards, a Sloan Foundation Award, Alexander von Humboldt Research Prizes,an Analytical Chemistry Award in Chemical Instrumentation, a Presidential Early Career Award forScientists and Engineers, a Coblentz Award, a MacArthur Genius Award, and a Gerhard Ertl LecturerAward for Surface Science and Catalysis. Recent graduate student national fellowship awardsinclude the Cognis Corporation Research Fellowship in Colloid and Surface Chemistry, the ACSDivision of Medicinal Chemistry Predoctoral Fellowship Award, The Lilly Foundation GraduateFellowship, The Science Application International Corporation Award and the Achievement Rewardfor College Scientists.

The goal of graduate study in chemistry is to develop outstanding young scientists able to makesignificant contributions in their chosen fields. A graduate student can expect to have considerableinput in both the design of his or her own degree program as well as in matters pertaining to theoperation of the Department as a whole. Emphasis is placed on research that contributes to ourfundamental body of knowledge. Also important is the exceptional opportunity to interact not only withfellow graduate students, research associates and faculty, but also with outstanding scientists from allparts of the country and world. This participation in the forefront of scientific discovery prepares thestudent for the role of independent contributor to the scientif ic community.

Teaching and research in the Department of Chemistry have been considerably strengthened inrecent years by a number of interdisciplinary centers and programs including Molecular Biophysics,Structural Genomics, Chemical Physics, Membrane Bound Proteins, Microfluidics, BiomedicalEngineering, Neurosciences and Chemistry of the Universe. These programs, along with ongoingresearch in analytical methods, synthetic inorganic and organic chemistry, spectroscopy and otherareas of physical chemistry, provide the student with a choice of strong research areas over a broadrange of the chemical sciences. The faculty attracts more than $11 million yearly in outside funding tosupport these programs, an indicator of the vigor of research being carried out in the Department.

The graduate program is further supported by anextensive library system. The Barksdale ChemistryLibrary, established by private gifts providesfundamental references and resources. Most majorjournals and data bases are available on line. Graduatestudents are entitled to keys to the building and to thelibrary for research and reading. Alderman Library hasmore than 1.6 million books as well as extensivecollections of manuscripts, maps, prints, and microfilms.The Science and Engineering Library, the large libraryof the Medical School, and the Physics Library containnumerous additional books and journals in chemistryand allied fields.

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THE CHAIR’S CORNER

At the beginning of the year one of the objectives that I stated was to establisha mentoring program to help guide students with career options that areavailable to them. Dr. Colleen Taylor, our Vice Chair, has championed thisinitiative and developed the idea into a pilot program that will be initiated inApril. The goal of the program is to (1) increase student participation in thechemistry community, (2) increase awareness of the types of jobs available inthe chemistry workforce and (3) help students realize their full potential. Thisprogram is a great opportunity for mentors to practice their mentoring skills and

to share their career experiences with students. My hope is that the students learn more about themany career opportunities available to them as well as some of the skills and behaviors required tohave a successful career in science. I want to thank Colleen for making this concept a reality for thesection. I also want to thank the brave members who have volunteered to be mentors and as well asthe students participating in the pilot program.

April is a busy month for the section. The April meeting at The University of Virginia on April 17 is ourchance to focus on undergraduate students from the colleges and universities throughout the section. The meeting starts with the Undergraduate Research Poster session which is a great opportunity toengage some of the brightest students from around the commonwealth and discuss their researchprojects. The poster session will be followed by the presentation of the Outstanding CollegeChemistry Student awards and a sweet lecture titled “The Health Benefits of Chocolate” by Dr. Nelson Ayala. This year there will also be a workshop for the students titled “Branding Yourselffor Academic and Professional Success in STEM” sponsored by the Minority Affairs Committee. A great topic, as developing your individual brand has become important in today’s professionalenvironment to differentiate yourself from the crowd in the age of information overload and socialmedia.

On Saturday, April 18, the Virginia Section will be participating in Chemists Celebrate Earth Day 2015hosted by Dr. Kristine Smetana at John Tyler Community College. Kristine has some excellentactivities planned around the topic of climate science and the role of chemistry in the environment.

Our April events are great opportunities for section members to come out and participate whileserving as ambassadors for chemistry in our community. I hope to see all of you at these events.

...Todd Koch, 2015 Section Chair Todd.koch@pfizer.com

CHEMISTRY SEMINARS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

April 3 - Dr. Morris Bullock, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, “Design of Molecular Electrocatalysts for the Production and Oxidation of Hydrogen: Shoving Protons Around with Proton Relays” April 10 - Dr. Steve Vogel, National Institutes of Health, “Fluorescence Polarization and Fluctuation Analysis (FPFA): A Method for Simultaneously Measuring Fluorescence Lifetime, Time- resolved Anisotropy, Fluorophore Concentration, Molecular Brightness, and Lateral Diffusion Times”

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April 17 - Professor Emad Tajkhorshid, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Beckman Institute

April 24 - Professor Jeffrey Johnson, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, “On the Merits of Pursuing Stereochemical Errors in Natural Product Synthesis”

May 1 - Professor Alan Marshall, Florida State University, “Reading Chemical ‘Fine Print’: The Key to Exploiting Nature’s Compositional Complexity” (Jefferson Lecture)

Chemistry colloquia are held at 4:00 p.m. in Room 304 of the Chemistry Building. The complete colloquium schedule is on-line at http://chem.virginia.edu/events-seminars/.

CHEMISTRY SEMINARS AT VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

April 7 - Dr. James M. Mayer, Yale University, Proton-Coupled Electron Transfer: from Hydrogen Atom Transfer Reactions to Oxide Nanoparticle Chemistry” (Mary Kapp Lecture)

April 9 - Dr. Omar Farha, Northwestern University

April 21 - Dr. Alan K. Soper, ISIS Science & Technology Facilities Council, UK

Seminars are held at 3:30 p.m. in Room 1024, in the Physical Science Wing of Oliver Hall, 1001 West Main Street, Richmond. For more information, call (804) 828-1298.

CHEMISTS CELEBRATE EARTH DAY (CCED) 2015

The CCED 2015 theme is "Climate Science: MoreThan Just A Weather Report!” exploring climatescience and the role chemistry plays in theenvironment. CCED seeks to bring internationalfocus to environmental causes, such as clean air,water, and energy. The ACS offers events, contests,and educational resources for members, chemicaleducators, students, and chemistry enthusiasts toillustrate the positive role that chemistry plays inpreserving the Earth.

The Virginia Section will be participating in CCED this year. Dr. KristineSmetana, Chair of the Section Committee on Community Activities, will beorganizing the activities that will be held on April 18 at John Tyler CommunityCollege as part of their Fool for Art celebration. Fool for Art is a free, fun,hands-on educaional event. Visitors can participate in more than 100 freeeducational activities; shop the wares of top original art and craft vendors;and get their hands dirty as they celebrate Earth Day. The open-to-the publicevent will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the JTCC Midlothian Campus: 800 Charter ColonyParkway, Midlothian (just off Route 288 at the Woolridge Road exit). The Section is actively seekinggroups and organizations to sponsor more CCED activities. Contact Kristine at ksmetana@jtcc.edu or(804) 706-5143 with suggestions for other CCED events and to volunteer your assistance. Help isneeded to present the many activities that are planned at JTCC on April 18.

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REPORT ON THE FEBRUARY MEETING OF THE VIRGINIA SECTION

The February 20, 2015 meeting of the Virginia Section was held at the University of Richmond inRichmond, Virginia. The meeting was the annual Allan W. Powell Lectureship at the University ofRichmond. The Lectureship talk was preceded by a dinner in the Heilman Dining Center where

Dr. William Myers reminded the guests of the legacy of Dr. Allan W. Powell. For the past 28 years,the University of Richmond has sponsored a series of outstanding speakers for the Powell Lecture-ship series, established to honor Dr. Powell. Dr. Raymond Dominey of the Department of Chemistryat the University of Richmond introduced the speaker, Dr. Joseph DeSimone, who is the Chancellor’sEminent Professor of Chemistry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the William R.Kenan Jr. Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering at North Carolina State University. He isalso an adjunct member at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Dr. DeSimone gave ariveting presentation entitled “Breakthroughs in Imprint Lithography and 3D Additive Fabrication.” He illustrated how he has leveraged his innovations to found a number of different businesses, andhe shared his most recent breakthrough in 3D printing, where his new process of “growing” theprinted object through the use of unique polymers and the computer controlled use of light andoxygen result in printing times of minutes instead of hours. A full auditorium heard the lecture whichwas followed by a question and answer session. At the conclusion of Dr. DeSimone’s presentation,Dr. Denise Walters, Chair Elect of the Virginia Section, presented him with the traditional engravedJefferson cup from the Section. The Section appreciates the continuing cooperation and financialsupport for these meetings by the University of Richmond.

Thanks to Denise Walters for this report and the photographs.

REPORT ON YCC EVENT ON MARCH 3

On March 3, 2015 the Younger Chemist Committee (YCC) of theVirginia Section hosted a dinner and lecture event at Sine Irish Pubin Richmond. The title of the event was “The Chemistry of Cannabis.”Aron Lichtman from VCU Pharmacology and Toxicology spoke abouthis research. He talked about the endocannabinoid system and therole of cannabinoid receptors, medicinal uses of cannabinoids, andthe effects on the human body and brain. About 40 students andprofessionals attended the event. The YCC provided a free dinnerto all attendees. It was a great opportunity for young chemists tosocialize, network, and learn about current research. Thanks to Colleen Taylor for the photo and toKathleen Sink for this report. For more information on the YCC, contact Kathleen atkms2uu@virginia.edu.

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METRO RICHMOND STEM FAIR WINNERS

The Virginia Section supports the Metro Richmond STEM Fair by providing fundsfor gift cards for chemistry section winners. This year’s STEM Fair was held onMarch 14 at Clover Hill High School.

The chemistry winners:

First Place - Julia Wolver, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, Chesterfield County - $100.00;The Effect of Time Allowed for Gallium and Aluminum to Alloy on the Amount of Hydrogen Producedby the Alloy

Second Place - Maximilian Thoburn, Patrick Henry High School, Hanover County - $50.00; TheManufacture of Han Purple (Barium Copper Silicate): An Experiment for All Ages

Third Place - Ramiz Akhtar, Math & Science High School at Clover Hill, Chesterfield County -$25.00; Electrified H2O: The Effect of Varying Amounts of Magnesium Sulfate on the Efficiency ofHydrogen Production During the Electrolysis of Water

The Section also provides cash awards to the winners’ schools.

Julia Wolver Maximilian Thobur Ramiz Akhtar

REPORT ON THE MARCH MEETING OF THE VIRGINIA SECTION

On March 13, about 40 persons heard Dr. Douglas Friedman from the National Academy of Sciencestalk about a National research Council report on ways to promote a culture of safety in academicchemical research. The meeting of the Virginia Section was held at Randolph-Macon College inAshland. Dr. Friedman was introduced by Dr. April Marchetti, Garnett-Lambert Professor ofChemistry at Randolph-Macon and host for the meeting. Dr. Denise Waters, Chair Elect of theSection, presided. Larry White, Chair of the Virginia Section History Committee, gave a shortpresentation on the early days of the Virginia Section. The Section was chartered in April, 1915 andis celebrating its centennial during 2015. Prior to the program, guests enjoyed an outstanding meal inEstes Dining Hall. Special thanks to April Marchetti and her students and colleagues at RMC fororganizing this meeting.

Douglas Friedman Larry White

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THE VIRGINIA SECTION MINORITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

In January of 2014, the minority affairs committee was not active and the Executive Committee of theVirginia Section voted to disband the committee. However, in May of 2014 the decision was reverseddue to a resurgence of interest by a dedicated team of people. Dr. Hyacinthe Yarabe stepped up toassume the Chair role with guidance provided by Dr. Denise Walters. A committee was formed and a kick-off meeting was held on November 10, 2014 at Pfizer Consumer Healthcare in RichmondVirginia. The focus of the meeting was to establish the committee’s mission and to elect officers. Current committee members include, Ms. Erin Parham - Secretary, Ms. Dominique Williams - EventPlanner, Dr. Dorothy Eseonu - Past Chair, Dr. Kimberly Basset - Vice Chair, and Dr. Karl Jackson -Treasurer.

The committee’s overall goal is to encourage young people, especially high school and collegestudents, to pursue the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, (especially Chemistry!)and to offer guidance to minority professionals as they begin their careers.

The committee met prior to the January, 2015 Section meeting at Virginia Union University toestablish short and long term objectives. Dr. Colleen Taylor joined the committee at that meeting. The committee’s 2015 objectives include: 1) partnering with at least one high school and/or collegeto give a presentation on the topic of “Careers in Chemistry,” 2) conducting a career developmentactivity in collaboration with a local historically black college university (HBCU), and 3) hosting anetworking event for students at a local HBCU. We hope that by listening to the presentations of afew businesses in the field, and by networking with seasoned professionals, students will have abetter understanding of the skills, qualities, and experiences that businesses desire. Finally, in termsof long-term activities, the committee has discussed additional business/college interactions,specifically in the areas of internships and scholarships. The committee is also researching whatminority affairs committees in other local sections have been able to provide for their minoritystudents and professionals and whether or not it would be feasible for the Virginia Section to providesimilar opportunities.

The minority affairs committee has many diverse objectives for the upcoming year. The committee ishumbled and excited by the opportunity to work together to provide more opportunities for minoritystudents and scientists in Virginia to succeed in the classroom and workplace. Many committeemembers have received help during our careers and want to give back in any way they can. Whilethe committee will focus on “pushing” more minority students into STEM careers, through outreach,they are also exploring the effectiveness of “pull” mechanisms (such as minority career developmentefforts, conferences such as the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of BlackChemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCCHE), and a diverse Board and C-Suite). With the U.S.Chamber of Commerce ranking Virginia as first in STEM job and high-tech business concentration,third in the rate of adding STEM jobs, and a top state for entrepreneurship and innovation, it is apivotal time for the ACS Virginia Section Minority Affairs committee to ensure a fair and accessiblepath for more minorities and disadvantaged young people to pursue STEM careers.

(report contributed by Dr. Hyacinthe Yarabe)

WORDS OF WISDOM FOR APRIL: No Man Is A Failure Who Is Enjoying Life

ACS VIRGINIA SECTION

100 YEARS1915 - 2015

GRAND CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION GALA FOR THE VIRGINIA SECTION

During 2015, the Section will celebrate its100th anniversary. As part of the centennialactivities, the Section will hold a CentennialGala in October. Diane Grob Schmidt,2015 President of the ACS, will be thefeatured speaker. Look for details in futureissues of the Bulletin. If you have ideasabout ways to celebrate during ourcentennial year or would like to volunteer toassist in planning and executing theanniversary commemorations, pleasecontact Dr. Todd Koch who is chairing anad hoc committee for the centennial:todd.koch@pfizer.com; (804) 257-2890.

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NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS

The Virginia Section is soliciting nominations for these awards: Distinguished Service Award,Outstanding High School Chemistry Teacher Award, Outstanding Middle School Science TeacherAward, Outstanding Elementary School Science Teacher Award, Outstanding Industrial InnovatorAward. Names of candidates for the three teaching awards should be submitted to Eileen Downey:eileendowney2@gmail.com. Suggestions for the Distinguished Service and Industrial awardsshould be forwarded to Yezdi Pithawalla: (804) 274-4587, yezdi.b.pithawalla@altria.com.

QUESTIONS FROM THE PAST

This question was asked in the March Bulletin: The 305th meeting of the Virginia Section was held atthe Medical College of Virginia Amphitheatre in Richmond on Friday, November 7. The speaker wasAlden H. Emery, Executive Secretary and Business Manager of the ACS who spoke on “SomeProblems Faced by the American Chemical Society.” The talk was preceded by a reception anddinner in the Monticello Room of Ewart’s Cafeteria (dinner price was $1.25). Approximately 75members and guests attended. What was the year of this meeting–1937, 1947, 1957, or 1967? Extra credit if you can name the Chairman of the Section for that year. The meeting was held onNovember 7, 1947. The Chair of the Section was Clifford M. Smith, from the E. I. DuPont deNemours company facility in Waynesboro.

A new question from the past: One national meeting of the ACS has been held in Virginia. TheSeventy-third meeting of the American Chemical Society was held in Richmond. Mr. William Clift,Chairman of the Virginia Section, served as chairman of the Executive Committee for the nationalmeeting with Edwin Cox as Vice-Chairman. When was the 73rd national meeting held inRichmond?

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VIRGINIA SECTIONAmerican Chemical Society2015 Executive Committee

Officers

Immediate Past Chair Scott Gronert Department of Chemistry Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA 23284 (w) (804) 828-2753 sgronert@vcu.edu

Chair Todd Koch Pfizer Consumer Healthcare P.O. Box 26609 Richmond, VA 23261 (w) (804) 257-2890 todd.koch@pfizer.com

Chair Elect Denise L. Walters Pfizer Consumer Healthcare P.O. Box 26609 Richmond, VA 23261 (W) 804) 257-2828 denise.walters@pfizer.com

Vice Chair Colleen M. Taylor Department of Chemistry and Physics Virginia State University Petersburg, VA 23806 (804) 524-5481 cmtaylor@vsu.edu

Secretary Christine Farthing Pfizer Consumer Healthcare P. O. Box 26609 Richmond, VA 23261 (804) 257-2385 christine.farthing@pfizer.com

Treasurer Thaddeus S. (Thad) Hannel Altria Client Services 601 E. Jackson Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 335-2552 Thaddeus.Hannel@altria.com

Councilor (2015-17) Linette Watkins Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry MSC 4501 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (w) (540) 568-8804 (cell) (512) 415-1458 watkinslm@jmu.edu

Councilor (2013-15) Kristine Smetana John Tyler Community College Division of Mathematics & Science 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester, VA 23831 (w) (804) 706-5143 (h) (804) 359-2262 (cell) (804) 814-5032 ksmetana@jtcc.edu

Councilor (2014-16) Ann M. Sullivan School of Mathematics and Science J. Sargeant Reynolds Comm. College P.O. Box 85622 Richmond, VA 23285-5622 (w) (804) 523-5777 (h) (804) 862-4260 (cell) (804) 943-2591 (fax) (804) 225-2437 asullivan@reynolds.edu

Alternate Councilor (2015-17) Joseph Crockett Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA 22812 (w) (540) 828-5431 jcrocket@bridgewater.edu

Alternate Councilor (2013-15) Will H. Lewis, Jr. 5919 Matoaca Road Petersburg, VA 23803-1545 (h) (804) 590-3083 (cell) (804) 586-5492 wlewis8669@aol.com

Alternate Councilor (2014-16) Janet Asper Department of Chemistry University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA 22401 (w) (540) 654-1143 (h) (937) 430-5722 (fax) (540) 654-1081 jasper@umw.edu

Trustee (2015-17) James N. Demas Department of Chemistry University of Virginia PO Box 400319 Charlottesville, VA 22904-4319 (w) (434) 924-3343 (h) (434) 971-2568 (fax) (434) 924-3710 demas@virginia.edu

Trustee (2013-15) William Welstead 10471 Jordan Parkway Hopewell, VA 23860 (h) (804) 452-2549 wmwelstead@aol.com

Trustee (2014-16) Philip P. Burks 3456 Rivanna Drive Richmond, VA 23235 (h) (804) 330-2411 ppburks@verizon.net

Committee Chairs

Awards Education

Eileen Downey 1806 Upperbury Drive Midlothian, VA 23114 eileendowney2@gmail.com

Service & Industrial

Yezdi B. Pithawalla Altria RD&E 4203 Commerce Road Gate C, Door 17 Richmond, VA 23284 (w) (804) 335-2301 (h) (804) 677-3571 (fax) (804) 274-2755 yezdi.b.pithawalla@altria.com

Chemical Education Ryan Warren 6001 Grove Ave Richmond, VA 23226 (w) (804) 288-2804 (h) (804) 559-5976 (fax) (804) 355-2407 warrencr@vcu.edu

Chemistry Olympiad Ann M. Sullivan School of Mathematics and Science J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Coll. PO Box 85622 Richmond, VA 23285-5622 (w) (804) 523-5777 (h) (804) 862-4260 (cell) (804) 943-2591 (fax) (804) 225-2437 asullivan@reynolds.edu

Community Activities: National Chemistry Week & Chemists Celebrate Earth Day Kristine Smetana John Tyler Community College Division of Mathematics & Science 13101 Jefferson Davis Highway Chester, VA 23831 (w) (804) 706-5143 (h) (804) 359-2262 (cell) (804) 814-5032 ksmetana@jtcc.edu

Entertainment Kenneth Chapman

Cardinal Workforce Developers 16080 Countyline Church Rd. Ruther Glen, VA 22546 (804) 448-4852 kmc97@aol.com

Media/Public Relations

Membership/Hospitality Will H. Lewis, Jr. 5919 Matoaca Road Petersburg, VA 23803-1545 (h) (804) 590-3083 (cell) (804 586-5492 wlewis8669@aol.com

Minority Affairs H. Hyacinthe Yarabe Pfizer Consumer Healthcare 1211 Sherwood Avenue P.O. Box 26609 Richmond, VA 23261 (w) (804) 257-2320 (cell) (804) 982-0408 hyacinthe.yarabe@pfizer.com

Nominations Scott Gronert Department of Chemistry Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA 23284 (w) (804) 828-2753 sgronert@vcu.edu

Publications Editor James D. Beck 1977 Vesonder Road Petersburg, Va 23805 (h) (804) 733-5286 beckjd1977@comcast.net

Publisher Will H. Lewis, Jr. 5919 Matoaca Road Petersburg, VA 23803-1545 (h) (804) 590-3083 (cell) (804 586-5492 wlewis8669@aol.com

Safety Joseph Crockett Bridgewater College Bridgewater, VA 22812 (w) (540) 828-5431 (fax) (540) 828-5661 jcrocket@bridgewater.edu

Student Affiliates Thomas C. Devore Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry MSC 4501 James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA 22807 (w) (540)568-6672 (h) (540)433-8086 (fax) (540) 568-7938 devoretc@jmu.edu

Webmaster Ann M. Sullivan School of Mathematics and Science Downtown Campus J. Sargeant Reynolds Community Coll. PO Box 85622 Richmond, VA 23285-5622 (w) (804) 523-5777 (h) (804) 862-4260 (cell) (804) 943-2591 (fax) (804) 225-2437 asullivan@reynolds.edu

Women Chemists (WCC) Stephanie Mabry Afton Chemical 500 Spring Street Richmond, VA 23219 (w) (804) 788-5280 (h) (804) 639-6991 stephanie.mabry@verizon.net stephanie.mabry@aftonchemical.com

Younger Chemists (YCC)

Kathleen Sink Lancaster Labs 601 East Jackson Street Richmond, VA 2321 (804) 370-8097 kms2uu@virginia.edu

Members-at-Large

Patrick Barber 2501 Whitehead Rd Keysville, VA 23947 (434) 736-8207 barberpg@longwood.edu

R. Gerald Bass 204 Bishop Lane Lynchburg, VA 24503 (434) 386-3326 robertg.bass@gmail.com

Karen Carter AIBiotech LLC 601 Biotech Drive Richmond, VA 23235 (w) (804) 521-7369 kcarter@aibiotech.com

Rob Davidson Afton Chemical Corporation 500 Spring Street Richmond, VA 23219-3430 (w) (804) 788-6327 (h) (804) 794-2519 (fax) (804) 788-6239 rob.davidson@aftonchemical.com

Dorothy N. Eseonu Department of Natural Science Virginia Union University Richmond, VA 23220 (w) (804) 257-5615 (h) (804) 379-5411 (fax) (804) 354-5928 dneseonu@vuu.edu deseonu@yahoo.com

Brian Moores 13033 Little Bridge Drive Doswell, VA 23047-1705 (h)(804) 227-3149 (cell)(804) 519-4630 mooresb@earthlink.net

Joseph M. Pompano Arista Labs 1941 Reymet Road Richmond, VA 23237 (w) (804) 271-5572 joe.pompano@aristalabs.com

Donald Shillady Department of Chemistry Virginia Commonwealth University Box 842006 Richmond, VA 23284-2006 (w) (804) 828-7508 (h) (804) 550-4704 (fax) (804) 550-4704 quantummechanicsllc@msn.com

Larry H. White 4314 Sky Road Harrisonburg, VA 22802 (h) (540) 833-5270 lwhite@bridgewater.edu

CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS PERSON?

The subject has just received the national ACS Award for Encouraging Womeninto Careers in the Chemical Sciences. She was born in rural Oklahoma,graduated with an M.S. in chemistry from Oaklahoma State University, and earneda Ph.D. in radiation chemistry from Texas Woman’s University. She has been aprofessor of chemistry at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma since 1978. She served as president of the American Chemical Society in 2006. On October24, 2006 she addressed the Virginia Section in a joint meeting with the HamptonRoads Section. Her talk at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg wastitled “Chemistry—Transforming Lives. The photograph is from 2006.

One of the mystery persons shown in the March Bulletin was Dr. Manfred Psiorz, speaker at the Dec. 1, 2006 Section meeting. Also shown: Ram Bhagat (high school chemistry teacher awardwinner), Dr. Dorothy Eseonu (Section Chair), Mary Holmgren(middle school science teacher award winner).

OFFICERS OF THE VIRGINIA SECTION OF THE ACSChair - Dr. Todd Koch (804) 257-2890

----------------------------------------------Chair Elect - Dr. Denise Walters (804) 257-2828Vice Chair - Dr. Colleen M. Taylor (804) 524-5481

Secretary - Dr. Christine Farthing (804) 257-2385 Treasurer - Dr. Thaddeus S. (Thad) Hannel (804) 335-2552

Bulletin Editor - Dr. James Beck (804) 733-5286 Bulletin Publisher - Dr. Will Lewis (804) 274-5869

Todd Koch